The dynamical modelling of thermophotovoltaic installations

Abstract

In response to rising demand for renewable energy it is necessary to search for new ways of its production. One of the high-efficient solutions might be the hybrid of photovoltaic cells and photothermic collectors. Its final electric efficiency outmatches any other standard installations due to its liquid cooling. Additional advantage is heat of the mentioned cooling fluid which may be used for production of domestic hot water. This thesis presents the results of computer dynamic model and practical analysis of monocrystalline photovoltaic module and heating collector bind together to create hybrid PVT system. The experimental studies allowed to define the electrical and thermal characteristics of system with hybrid solar collector, which were used to validation of created dynamic model. Simulations in TRNSYS software enabled analysis of operating parameters of various installations during the year.

Keywords

• renewable energy sources
• photovoltaics